ladle
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A ladle is a very large spoon with a long handle, designed to scoop and pour liquids like soups, stews, or sauces. It's a practical kitchen tool that makes it easier to serve hot dishes from a pot or bowl directly into individual servings.
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Greek ladle, c. 4th century BC, from the Walters Art Museum A ladle is a large, deep spoon, often used in the preparation and serving of soup, stew, or other foods.
Although designs vary, a typical ladle has a long handle terminating in a deep bowl, frequently with the bowl oriented at an angle to the handle to facilitate lifting liquid out of a pot or other vessel and conveying it to a bowl. Some ladles have a lip on the side of the ladle's bowl to allow for a finer stream when pouring the liquid; however, this can create difficulty for left-handed users as it is easier to pour towards oneself. Thus, many of these ladles feature such lips on both sides.